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'Road rage' shooting injures two, officials say

Published: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 7:21 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10:51 a.m.

Two people were injured after being pelted by blast from a shotgun during what investigators are describing as a "road rage incident."

The victims, whose names have not been released, suffered non-life threatening wounds in the shooting, which occurred in southern Sarasota County in front of La Casa Mobile Home Park just after 4 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Sheriff's Office reports.

The incident unfolded when two vehicles were traveling south on U.S. 41, nearing El Prado Avenue. For reasons as yet unknown or undisclosed, the suspect -- driving a green Geo Tracker with a black top -- pulled out what the victims described as a shotgun and let loose a blast into the victim's vehicle.

Birdshot from the blast ripped through the passenger-side window, striking the passenger and driver in the car.

About six hours after the shooting, the Geo Tracker and the driver involved in this incident were located by deputies, they report. Detectives have interviewed the driver, who has not been identified, and say the investigation is ongoing. At this time, no one has been arrested or charged yet, says the Sheriff's Office.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 861-4081 or Crime Stoppers at 366-TIPS (8477).

<p>Two people were injured after being pelted by blast from a shotgun during what investigators are describing as a "road rage incident."</p><p>The victims, whose names have not been released, suffered non-life threatening wounds in the shooting, which occurred in southern Sarasota County in front of La Casa Mobile Home Park just after 4 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Sheriff's Office reports.</p><p>The incident unfolded when two vehicles were traveling south on U.S. 41, nearing El Prado Avenue. For reasons as yet unknown or undisclosed, the suspect -- driving a green Geo Tracker with a black top -- pulled out what the victims described as a shotgun and let loose a blast into the victim's vehicle.</p><p>Birdshot from the blast ripped through the passenger-side window, striking the passenger and driver in the car.</p><p>About six hours after the shooting, the Geo Tracker and the driver involved in this incident were located by deputies, they report. Detectives have interviewed the driver, who has not been identified, and say the investigation is ongoing. At this time, no one has been arrested or charged yet, says the Sheriff's Office.</p><p>Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 861-4081 or Crime Stoppers at 366-TIPS (8477).</p>